When it comes to the self retractable lifelines, better known as SRLs in the construction industry, it should be noted that even where the intentions are as perfect, these can be sure causes of sure injury as no other form of fall protection device you may have where they happen to be improperly used. When you use the self retracting lifeline, you have that extra assurance given the fact that you know that you are so clipped in. But this be as it is, in the event that you fail to use it the right way and the proper measures are not taken to ensure such safety, with the very self retracting all the same intact for use to guarantee and protect you against the risk of fall, you may not be protected at all and you may just come to realize that you are just as unsafe as any other person not using these fall protection devices.
Given these facts, before you get down to any project that calls for the use of the self retracting lifeline, you need to be well taken through the essential tips to ensure that you make such sound and proper use of these devices. Safety is key going into any project that demands the use of these lifelines and as such educating oneself on the safe use of the same would be a plus going forward. Here are some of the quick tips anyone would appreciate, beginners and even for those who would want to refresh their knowledge on the safe use of the lifelines will certainly appreciate as being indeed handy going forward.
First and foremost, make sure you have assessed well enough the work that you will be doing. By and large, whenever you are assigned a task that is sending you to work at heights, and talking of heights, OSHA, defines this as any that will be seeing you work on an elevated position that sits 48” higher above the level or lower surface, you need to first ask yourself whether or not the work can be done without putting the worker at such heights. In the event that is so determined that the work cannot be done without going to the heights, then you need to make sure that you have in place the right tools and implements to ensure that the safety of the worker against such risks as fall protection devices are in place. Then you need to make sure that you have as well looked at the attachment point and ensure that is indeed intact and safe. Learn more on this website: https://www.britannica.com/topic/safety-condition.